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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

PORK CARNITAS (MEXICAN SLOW COOKED POLLED PORK)


I am so obsessed with Pork Carnitas because they are incredibly versatile and ridiculously tasty. Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Nachos and Enchiladas, to name a few obvious ones.
My favorite way to eat Pork Carnitas is eating it straight- I 
picked at it constantly the whole time I 
was taking photos :)


Everyone needs a staple recipe in their back pocket for Pork Carnitas.
Theis recipe is so easy, the ultimate "Set and Forget". Get it
right every time- this recipe is a no fail....


Grab about a 4 pound pork butt (bone in) at the market. Season well with salt all over.


Toss in a bit of olive oil into you slow cooker and sear the Pork on all sides on the stove top.


Slice up two limes and two oranges.


With a orange juicer squeeze the citrus on to the pork. Leave the 
two oranges in the pot for more flavor.


Top with one sliced onion and two bay leaves, pour in 2 cups of water.


Sprinkle pork with 

3/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp ground cumin 
1small can of diced green chiles


Put a lid on it and set the time to 7 hours on low.
How easy was that?

Now forget about it and go do something fun. 
When you get home you kitchen
will smell
AMAZING !!!!


Yes, my whole house smells Delicious!


Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat from the slow cooker and set aside.



Place the pot over high heat on the stove and boil until it 
reduces about 20-30 minutes. 


While the liquid is reducing, use two forks to pull the pork into bite size pieces.


Once the liquid has reduces, gently pour over the top. Taste and 
add additional salt and pepper. What the heck 
maybe you want yours spicy hot so
add some Hot Pepper Sauce.
It's your
Pork Carnitas!


Ole' time to eat!


So many way to serve Pork Carnitas. I decided to use these 
cute Mini Flour Tortilla Taco Boats.


Filled with ....

Pork
Avocado
Cheese 
Salsa
Black Olives
Sour Cream
Onions

We are missing one thing ;)


MARGARITTAS!

It's gorgeous outside so I am serving this platter on the patio.


Grab a Pork Carnitas Taco Boat!


And a Margarita.


Cheers!

Enjoy!

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